Key roles and responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tProvide Customs consulting support on a multitude of customs engagements.
\n\tProvide expert advice to clients on any Customs matters.
\n\tBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, which include understanding their business needs and providing tailored Customs tax solutions.
\n\tLead business development activities aimed at growing the business portfolio and revenues from Customs related services.
\n\tAct as the primary point of contact for clients on Customs tax matters and address their queries and concerns promptly.
\n\tKeep abreast of Customs trends and best practices in tax planning and compliance.
\n\tSupervise and mentor junior tax professionals, providing guidance on technical matters and fostering professional development.
\n\tPrepare and present clear and concise reports on taxrelated matters to clients and other stakeholders.
\n\tLead in thought leadership through writing articles and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement.
\n\tPerform engagement management activities including engagement set up, resource planning, billing analysis,invoicing and collection.
\n\tNegotiate tax rulings.
\n\tHelp clients develop and implement effective Customs and trade management strategy.
\n\tSimultaneously implement multiple projects which involves client interviews, computations, analysis, data gathering and coordination of KPMG and client resources.
\n\tDraft opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority ruling requests and other technical memoranda.
\n\tLiaise with client\u2019s finance\/accounting\/logistics departments and tax advisors to gather pertinent facts for analysis of tax risks.
\n\tResearch and consult on various Customs tax matters to build technical competence, develop business and industry expertise.
\n\tManage work in progress, billings and debtors for own client portfolio.
\n\tAny other duties as may be assign.<\/p>\n
Academic\/Professional qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tBusiness related Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college\/university.
\n\tPost Graduate Diploma\/ Masters in Customs or any professional qualification in Customs from an accredited college\/university are highly desirable.
\n\tAny professional qualification in Taxation from and accredited college\/university will be an addedadvantage.
\n\tProficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access along with experience performing internet research.
\n\tA minimum of seven years of tax experience in an accounting firm, corporation, and\/or law firm.
\n\tShould be able to identify prospective business opportunities.
\n\tGood knowledge and appreciation of tax legislation and regulatory environment.
\n\tWorking knowledge of accounting information systems and Tax tools.<\/p>\n
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